That's not the case in other countries, my bureocratic-loving one for example requires you to pay taxes (social security to be more accurate) on painting your own house.

Bizarre but true.

http://www.elpais.com.uy/06/08/24/pnacio_233547.asp

http://www.lr21.com.uy/editorial/195936-fuera-murro-de-mi-ca...